Crime Rate in Seamer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Seamer

The total recorded crimes in Seamer, Scarborough, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Seamer crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Seamer, encompassing approximately 1,858 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Seamer Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • with total crimes: 7
  • with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Seamer?

To understand the safety of Seamer, we need to analyze Seamer crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Scarborough:

    • In 2024, Seamer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Scarborough average, with 240 crimes compared to 680.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Seamer recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

    • In 2023, Seamer had fewer crimes than the Scarborough average, with 271 crimes compared to 771. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Seamer recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Scarborough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Scarborough, Seamer has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Seamer Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Seamer has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 15.06 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Scarborough, UK

In 2024, the total Seamer crimes were 240. The crime rate of Seamer in 2024 was 129.11 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Scarborough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Seamer were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.79 (year) or 12.15 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Scarborough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Seamer)CrimesRank (Seamer)CrimesRank (Seamer)
Castle389 13,410 13,969 1
Falsgrave & Stepney93 41,039 21,277 2
Northstead105 2946 3957 5
Eastfield102 3913 41,007 3
Weaponness & Ramshill75 5652 7999 4
Woodlands48 7728 5912 6
Whitby West74 6717 6678 7
Whitby Streonshalh46 8570 8574 8
Filey37 11518 9478 9
Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Scarborough)39 9349 10326 11
Newby32 12316 11393 10
Cayton38 10257 12275 14
Danby & Mulgrave22 15238 15293 12
Scalby & the Coast27 14249 13284 13
Derwent Valley & Moor17 17225 16228 16
Esk Valley & Coast20 16198 17182 17

Seamer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20255
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Seamer in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Seamer postcode area is presented below.

1. (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
2. (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jersey Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Coniston Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Seamer (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Rydal Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Seamer Carr Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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